Module Code - Title:
SS6072
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PERFORMANCE PSYCHOLOGY
Year Last Offered:
2024/5
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
This module provides students with a balance of academic theory, contemporary issues and applied practices in performance psychology. Students are encouraged to integrate and translate theory and research into practice and to develop skills in performance psychology. Essentially the module aims to take students beyond understanding what is done in performance psychology to understanding how performance psychology service is delivered.
Syllabus:
Psychological characteristics of peak performance, characteristics of elite performers and their development, increasing of awareness; selected mental skills and strategies (e.g. pre-performance routines, simulation training, imagery scripts, self-talk, decision-making skills, visual attention) guidelines and procedures for implementing intervention strategies in various performance domains; Attention will also be given to the environment in which performance occurs focusing on aspects of contextual intelligence.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
Evaluate research with respect to current issues in performance psychology and the application of psychological concepts, skills and strategies in practical contexts.
Identify guidelines for the application of psychological concepts, skills and strategies to applied performance domains
Critically discuss recent findings in the performance psychology literature
Discuss the nature and impact of contextual intelligence in performance environments
Design a theoretically based psychological intervention aimed at improving performance
Apply a range of psychological skills and demonstrate their application to performance through active learning processes, practical experiences and interaction with fellow students
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
Value the role of performance psychology in peak performance.
Justify the role of performance psychology in peak performance.
Explain the psychological variables underlying performance
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
Conduct a needs assessment of a performer using a variety of methods
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
Collins, D., Button, A. and Richards, H. (2011)
Performance Psychology: A Practitioners Guide
, Churchill Livingstone
Elsevier
Hays, K. (2009)
Performance Pychology in Action: a casebook for working with athletes, performing artists,
business leaders and professionals in high-risk occupations.
, APA press.
Other Relevant Texts:
Ericsson, K. A. (2006)
The Cambridge handbook of expertise and expert performance.
, Oxford: OUP.
Moran, A. P. (2004/ 2012)
Sport and Exercise Psychology: A Critical Introduction
, London: Psychology Press/Routledge
Tenenbaum, G. and Eklund, R. (2007)
Handbook of Sport Psychology
, Wiley.
Williams, J. (2006)
Applied Sport Psychology; Personal Growth to Peak Performance.
, Mayfield.
Cox, R. (2006)
Sport Psychology Concepts and Applications.
, New York: McGraw-Hill.
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Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Module Leader:
mark.campbell@ul.ie